The Specialized Tissue in a Root That Functions in Food

question 6

Multiple Choice

The specialized tissue in a root that functions in food storage is the

• A)epidermis.
• B)endodermis.
• C)cortex.
• D)vascular cylinder.
• E)Casparian ring.

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in the control of movement, as well as aspects of learning, emotion, and the rewarding effects of substances.

Deafferentation

Refers to the loss or interruption of the afferent connections of nerve cells, preventing sensory information from reaching parts of the brain.

Penfield

Refers to Wilder Penfield, a neurosurgeon whose pioneering work in the mid-20th century greatly advanced the understanding of neurological localization of brain functions.

Motor Cortex

The cerebral cortex segment involved in organizing, managing, and executing movements done on purpose.